If you are unhappy with the look of your smile, your dentist may recommend a combination of cosmetic dentistry treatments and procedures often referred to as a smile makeover. Thanks to advances in dental technology, achieving the smile of your dreams can be a quick and painless process. Cosmetic dentistry offers a variety of ways to correct your smile concerns, including:
- Professional teeth whitening can be completed in as little as one visit and can lighten teeth up to ten shades.
- Porcelain veneers utilize thin shells of dental ceramic affixed to the front of your teeth to conceal chips, cracks, stains, and uneven teeth.
- Dental bonding is a process that uses a composite filling molded to teeth to fill in chips and cracks and contour the shape of your teeth.
- Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that allow the secure placement of dental restorations and are an ideal solution for missing teeth.
- A dental bridge is another solution for missing teeth by securing itself to adjacent teeth and helping to restore bite functionality and appearance.
- A “gummy smile” can be corrected with gum contouring and gum grafting.
- Crooked or misaligned teeth can be realigned with clear braces such as Invisalign.
To find out how these treatments can address your particular needs, schedule a consultation with a qualified cosmetic dentist. Once you have undergone a total mouth evaluation, your dentist can provide you with a detailed plan for treatment to ensure the result you desire. Your smile makeover plan may include a combination of several of these procedures to be completed over several visits. Whether you complete treatment in one visit or several, with a smile makeover you will soon be facing the world with a confident new smile.
